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Christopher Walken

Date of Birth: March 31, 1943 (80)

Birth Place: Queens, NY, USA

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The multi-talented Walken - whose iconoclastic career began on the Broadway stage in musicals - has appeared in more than 100 combined feature films and television shows. He won the Academy Award for his riveting role in the Oscar-winning best picture The Deer Hunter and was Oscar-nominated for Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.
Some of his other many memorable film performances include Sleepy Hollow, The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill, Pulp Fiction, Wayne's World, True Romance and Annie Hall Hairspray. Pennies From Heaven, and Jersey Boys.

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Christopher Walken STAGE CREDITS

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Captain Hook

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Carmichael

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Sorin

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2000
Gabriel Conroy

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Gabriel Conroy

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Gabriel Conroy

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Him

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Iago

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Coriolanus

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Billy Einhorn

[Broadway]
1984
Mickey [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Mickey

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Director

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Trigorin

[Broadway]
1975
Chance Wayne

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Kid Champion

[Off-Broadway]
1974
Antonio

[Off-Broadway]
1973
Achilles

[Broadway]
1973
Bassanio

[Broadway]
1973
Jack Clitheroe

[Broadway]
1972
Sintsov

[Off-Broadway]
1971
Posthumus Leonatus

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Alan

[Off-Broadway]
1967
Achilles

[Broadway]
1967
Unknown Soldier

[Broadway]
1966
Jack Hunter

[Broadway]
1966
Philip

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
One of the Killers

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1963
Clayton

Writing

Playwright

Christopher Walken Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Christopher Walken, A Behanding in Spokane

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Christopher Walken, A Behanding in Spokane

Obie Awards - 1981 - Performance

Christopher WalkenThe Sea Gulf

Obie Awards - 1975 - Performance

Christopher Walken, Kid Champion

Theatre World Awards - 1967 - Performance

Christopher Walken, The Rose Tattoo

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World Premiere Of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Comes to Manhattan Theatre Club Next Year

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive the John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre At 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of the 10th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, which will be presented to him at this year's Theatre World Award ceremony.

Comedian Lewis Black Announces Additional Dates For 2023 Off The Rails Tour

Two-time Grammy winning Comedian Lewis Black announced today 23 new dates for his 2023 OFF THE RAILS TOUR that will include stops throughout North America. Tickets will go on-sale beginning Friday, May 5th at 10am (local time) with Official Fan Club pre-sale starting Mon, May 1.

Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!

Mammoth Film Festival To Open With North American Premiere Of Abel Ferrara's PADRE PIO, Starring Shia LeBeouf

The Mammoth Film Festival has announced its opening night film, Padre Pio, starring Shia LeBeouf, a film by Abel Ferrara, marking its North American festival premiere debut.

Chris Ferretti Comes to Don't Tell Mama Next Weekend

Don’t Tell Mama NYC presents Comedian-Actor-Playwright-Storyteller Chris Ferretti in Loaded For Lunacy on February 18, 2023. The show, which will be taped, starts @ 8:00 PM. Doors open @ 7:15 PM.

Platinette protagonista di HAIRSPRAY THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

Dopo l'enorme successo ricevuto a Broadway, il musical HAIRSPRAY ritorna in Italia con una nuova produzione firmata Musical Times. A rivestire i panni di Edna, la mamma di Tracy, sarà Mauro Coruzzi, in arte Platinette.

HAIRSPRAY is Headed to Sydney Next Month

Welcome To The Sixties, Sydney! The nicest kids in town will be here next month when the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray opens at the Lyric Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Broadway Lover's Guide to HBO Max

HBO Max offers a collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia's catalog and a roster of new Max Originals. Among those include an impressive lineup of muscials, plays, and films that theater lovers will enjoy. From Dear Evan Hansen to West Side Story to Cats, check out what Broadway lovers can stream on HBO Max now!

Listen: Patti LuPone, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Walken & More to be Featured in RADIO PLAY REVIVAL Season 2

Listen to RADIO PLAY REVIVAL podcast Season 2, which launched on December 25th, 2022.

New Biography ROBERT PRESTON - FOREVER THE MUSIC MAN Out Now

Robert Preston - Forever The Music Man chronicles the life and career of the enigmatic Hollywood and Broadway actor, and original Music Man star, Robert Preston.

New York Talent Manager Bill Treusch Has Passed Away

Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City.  Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues. 

77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2023

The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 5, 2023 beginning at 7:00PM. The Theatre World Awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Script in Hand Playreading of Comedy RIPCORD

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy, “Ripcord,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire on Monday, November 14, at 7 p.m.  Lindsay-Abaire is currently represented on Broadway with book and lyrics for the musical, “Kimberly Akimbo.”

Robert Bannon & Alyssa Wray to Join LIVE WITH RYE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY at the Triad Theatre

Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway will continue its one-year celebration on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Triad Theatre at 8:00 pm. Joining the continuing anniversary show as special guests are musical theater singing sensation Robert Bannon and American Idol Season 19 Top 10 finalist Alyssa Wray.

Bobby Fox Will Join the Cast of HAIRSPRAY in Adelaide and Sydney

One of Australia's favourite musical theatre performers, Bobby Fox, will be joining Shane Jacobson, Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore and the rest of the cast of the hit musical Hairspray, in the role of the loveable Corny Collins.

Melbourne Season of HAIRSPRAY Will Close October 30

After 6,596 wig changes, close to 60,000 wig pins fitted, 1,210 costume wash loads and 30 cans of prop hairspray, the Melbourne season of the 20th Anniversary Broadway production of Hairspray is set to close on October 30, with no further extension possible.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried & More Win 2022 Emmy Awards - See the Full List of Winners!

Kenan Thompson hosted the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards on September 12 on NBC. Notable winners included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Zendaya, Amanda Seyfried, Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus, Succession, and more. Check out the complete list of winners below!

Rob Evan, Donnie Kehr & More to Join LIVE WITH RYE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY for Anniversary Show at the Triad Theater

The popular Broadway talk show Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway will celebrate its one-year anniversary with two celebratory shows on Monday, September 26 and October 17 at 9:30 pm at the Triad Theater.

WHEN CHURCHYARDS YAWN World Premiere to be Presented at Bruka Theatre in March 2023

The newest celebrated Hamlet sequel is slated for a world premiere at Bruka Theatre in Reno next March.

Christopher Walken FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Christopher Walken has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

Christopher Walken has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Behanding in Spokane , Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Behanding in Spokane , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Behanding In Spokane , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead , Performance (Obie Awards) for The Sea Gulf , Performance (Obie Awards) for Kid Champion Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Lemon Sky and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Rose Tattoo .

Performance (Obie Awards) for The Sea Gulf, Performance (Obie Awards) for Kid Champion Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Lemon Skyand Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Rose Tattoo.

Christopher Walken has written 1 shows including Him (Playwright).

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